All Entries in the "Politics" Category
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor: I am pleased to write this letter in support of my brother, Donald Seufer, candidate for Prowers County Commissioner, District 1. Even though I reside in Washington State, my heart and hopes will always be strong for the success and prosperity in Prowers County as my entire family resides there. I believe my […]
Congressman Gardner Meets with Lamar Council
Touching upon such subjects as Wind Production Tax Credit, the Arkansas Valley Conduit, agricultural growth in Colorado, the national budget and EPA restrictions, U.S. Fourth Congressional District Congressman, Cory Gardner, met with the Lamar City Council and department heads this past Friday, October 5. Gardner was touring a portion of his district in southeast […]
Know Your Voting Options in Colorado
Voter Registration Information from Secretary of State, Scott Gessler Before every presidential election, voter registration drives, political parties and special interest groups fan out across the country registering voters. For the most part, these groups deliver a beneficial public service that helps register voters and reminds others to update their registration. But a few bad […]
Voter ID Information for Prowers County
Acceptable Forms of Identification for the purpose of voting. The following types of identification are acceptable and must have a Colorado address: A valid Colorado driver’s license; A valid identification card issued by the Department of Revenue; A valid US Passport; A valid employee ID card with a photo of the eligible elector issued by […]
Lamar Hosts 36th Annual Senior Speak Out
Seniors from around the region gathered information and voiced their concerns on several levels during their two day, 36th annual Senior Speak Out gathering, “Rockin’ & Rollin’: Seniors on the Go”. The annual event was held at the Rodeway Cow Palace Inn, Thursday and Friday, October 4 and 5 and got underway Thursday afternoon following […]
Prowers Journal Hosting Candidate Forum October 15th
The Prowers Journal is sponsoring a forum for candidates for Prowers County Commissioner, Monday, October 15, from 6pm to 8pm, hosted by Rodeway Cow Palace Inn. This may be the final local campaign forum held for the County Commissioner’s race and an opportunity for you to receive information that will help you decide your vote […]
Prowers County Farm Bureau Hosting Candidates Night, October 2
The pubic is invited to a statewide candidate’s forum hosted by the Prowers County Farm Bureau at the Rodeway Cow Palace Inn, in Lamar,Tuesday, October 2, at 7pm. Gary Melcher, Prowers County Farm Bureau President, said the event will run about two hours, but will be open ended, including a general meet and greet for […]
PCDI Needs Funding for Big R Incentive Property
Funds allocated to the maintenance of the Big R, Washington Street offices and warehouse are almost depleted. The property, which has been for sale, was donated to Prowers County Development Incorporated as an incentive package by Big R when the local company relocated its headquarter staff to the Pueblo area several years ago. Property maintenance, […]
Letter to the Editor—Politician’s Personal Wealth
Much discussion has been received especially through mainstream news reporters/TV attacking Romney for his wealth. Steve Jobs, Warren Buffet, Marc Zuckerburg and Bill Gates, also wealthy citizens, created jobs. Wiley some people criticize capitalism, that’s what built this country. Why isn’t Obama criticizing their wealth? Capitalism gives all the subgroups their entitlements! They should […]
Prowers County GOP Hosts Candidate/Business Meet & Greet
The Prowers County Republican Party has scheduled two Business Expo and Meet & Greet sessions for the next two Saturdays, the 15th and the 22nd. Businesses are encouraged to participate by setting up a table at the various locations to showcase the business to all that attend. There is no charge for the table space. […]
Holly Commercial Club Receives School Construction Update
Ryan Anderson, representing Adolfson and Peterson Construction gave a progress report on the Holly School building project to about two dozen persons who were on hand this past Wednesday, September 5, for the monthly meeting of the Holly Commercial Club at the Methodist Church. Anderson reported that the school is progressing on schedule and […]
Growth in Colorado Agricultural Exports Important for State
LAKEWOOD, Colo. – Colorado’s agricultural exports increased by $107.1 million or 18 percent to $710.1 million in the first six months of 2012 over 2011, led by export increases in meats, dairy, wheat and dry beans. “Colorado agriculture is the fabric of this state, with quality locally grown products sold from our local farmers markets […]
PMC Celebrates Safety Net Clinic Week
PROWERS MEDICAL CENTER CELEBRATES THE 3rd ANNUAL SAFETY NET CLINIC WEEK, AUG 20 – 24 WITH A VISIT FROM THE OFFICE OF U.S. CONGRESSMAN, CORY GARDNER. Lamar, CO – August 16, 2012 – Prowers Medical Center, along with other Colorado community-funded safety net clinics and federally certified rural health clinics are celebrating the third annual […]
General Election Information for Prowers County
PROWERS COUNTY HAS AGAIN COMBINED THE FOLLOWING PRECINCTS FOR THE GENERAL ELECTIONS FOR NOVEMBER 6, 2012, PER C.R.S. 1-5-102 (4). Polling Site 1: LCC Wellness Center, 2401 S Main, Lamar, Colorado 81052 Precincts:1, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12 Polling Site 2: Holly Community Ctr, 129 N. Main, Holly, Colorado 8l047 Precincts: 2 and […]
Lamar Community Well Represented During President’s Swing Trip Through the State
Colorado is definitely one of the important swing states in this year’s election. President Barack Obama made four visits here last week over two days. He spoke to a crowd of approximately 3500 people at the Colorado State Fairgrounds in Pueblo on Thursday, August 9th. Besides the usual media announcements before the event, organizers reached […]
Holly Sales Tax Increase on November Ballot
The November 6 general election is less than 90 days away. Along with a potential new President or Prowers County Commissioners, Holly voters will be asked to decide on a sale tax increase. According to Holly Mayor, Brad Simon, “The Board of Trustees has given notice to the county clerk to conduct a coordinated November […]
Senate President Shaffer Tours S.E. Colorado
Colorado Senate President, Brandon Shaffer, made a series of meet and greet stops in southeast Colorado last week, spending time on Thursday at the Hickory House, the SOS Center and The Perk on West Elm Street. The majority of his hour at The Perk dealt with efforts by local landowners to settle their conservation easement […]
Letter to the Editor: County Closed on Election Day
Here we are getting ready for yet another Presidential election. Tensions are high and we have become so very divided. We get all over the federal government and complain but some forget that our local government needs improving also. On Election Day Prowers County Colorado will be shut down, why do you ask, well, because […]
U.S. Congressional Candidate Shaffer Touring S.E. Colorado
Colorado Senator Brandon Shaffer will be in Lamar, Colorado for a general meet and greet for the public. Shaffer is a candidate on the Democratic ticket for the 4th U.S. Congressional District in Colorado. He will oppose incumbent Cory Gardner in November. Here is the schedule of public events for Senator Shaffer Thursday, July 26 in […]
City Council Selects Sutherland as New Administrator
The City of Lamar is pleased to announce the selection of John R. Sutherland, Jr., of Santa Fe, New Mexico as the City’s next City Administrator. Mr. Sutherland, who holds an M.B.A. from the University of Iowa, brings a decade of local government experience to Lamar, including tenures as County Manager in Luna County […]